Teaching Methodology of the German Language and Fundamentals of Language Didactics

Course: German philology and translation, English language

Structural unit: Educational and Scientific Institute of Philology

Title
Teaching Methodology of the German Language and Fundamentals of Language Didactics
Code
ВБ.2.01
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2022/2023
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
5 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
PLO 3. Organize own learning and self-education process. PLO 6. Use information and communication technologies to solve complex specialized tasks and issues of professional activity. PLO 16. Know and understand the basic theories and concepts of the chosen philological specialization, be able to apply them in professional activities. PLO 18. Have the skills to manage complex actions or projects when solving complex problems in professional activities in the field of the chosen philological specialization and bear responsibility for decision-making in unpredictable conditions. PLO 22.2. To know and understand the psychological, pedagogical, and methodological principles of developing German language communicative competence using modern educational technologies. PLO 25.2. To use specialized terminology in the field of language didactics and specialized translation.
Form of study
Distance form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Successful completion of the course "Practical German Language" (in the 1st-4th semesters), completion of the courses "Theoretical Phonetics" (in the 4th semester), the comprehensive discipline "Classical and Modern Linguistics: Part 1 "Latin Language" (1st semester), Part 2 "Introduction to Linguistics" (2nd semester), and "German-Speaking Countries Linguistic and Cultural Studies" (3rd semester).
Course content
The discipline familiarizes students with the methodological foundations of developing students' skills and abilities in practical German language proficiency; the peculiarities of organizing and planning the educational process for German language teaching; it forms conceptual and terminological knowledge; and develops practical skills in using the German language in professional communication. The discipline is elective and is taught in the 5th semester for a total of 90 hours (3 credits), including 14 hours of lectures, 28 hours of practical classes, and 48 hours of independent student work. The instruction and assessment are conducted in German and Ukrainian. The discipline includes 1 thematic module, 1 module-based assessment, and concludes with an exam.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Бігич О. Б. Методика навчання іноземних мов і культур: теорія і практика : підручник для студ. класичних, педагогічних і лінгвістичних університетів / Бігич О. Б., Бориско Н. Ф., Борецька Г. Е. та ін./ за загальн. ред. С. Ю. Ніколаєвої. – К. : Ленвіт, 2013. – 590 с. 2. Горобченко Н.В. Fremdsprachendidaktik: Neue Akzente («Дидактика іноземних мов: нові акценти»): Навчально-методичний посібник. / Н.В.Горобченко. – Житомир: Вид-во ЖДУ ім. І. Франка, 2015. – 84 с. (німецькою мовою). 3. Методика викладання іноземних мов у середніх навчальних закладах. Підручник / Кол.авт.під кер.проф. С.Ю.Ніколаевої. - К.: Ленвіт, 2002.- 328с 4. Пентилюк М.І. Актуальні проблеми сучасної лінгводидактики : збірник статей - К. : Ленвіт, 2011. - 256 с. 5. Didaktik und Methodik. Deutsch als FS.- Eine Einführung / hrsg. von Dr. G. Neuer.- Berlin: Langenscheidt, 1994.- 157 S.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, practical classes, independent work.
Assessment methods and criteria
Semester assessment: 1) Oral response (speaking on a topic), contributions during questioning/discussion 2) Completion of practical tasks 3) Presentation 4) Preparation and defense of a project 5) Module-based assessment (testing) Final assessment The final assessment is conducted in the form of a comprehensive exam. The maximum score on the exam is 40 points, and the minimum score (passing grade) that is added to the semester grades is 24 points (60% of the maximum score allocated for the exam). The final assessment includes: - a written multiple-choice test consisting of 20 questions, each question worth 1 point - minimum 12 points (passing grade), maximum 20 points. - an oral examination (response to 1 question from the exam) - minimum 12 points (passing grade), maximum 20 points.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian, German

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Lidiia Heorhiivna Kozhedub
Department of Germanic Philology and Translation Studies
Educational and Scientific Institute of Philology

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Department of Germanic Philology and Translation Studies
Educational and Scientific Institute of Philology